Can you put cereal in pancakes?

Yes, and it’s a total game-changer. Adding crushed cereal to pancake batter gives the pancakes an extra layer of texture and flavor. In this recipe, cinnamon-sugar cereal adds crunch and sweetness without overpowering the classic pancake taste. Just don’t crush it too fine—you want a bit of bite in every bite.

Are blinis the same as pancakes?

Not quite. Blinis are small, thin Russian pancakes traditionally made with buckwheat flour and served with savory toppings like sour cream and smoked salmon. Pancakes—especially cereal de pancakes—are fluffier, sweeter, and typically served with syrup or fruit. So while they’re cousins in the breakfast world, they play very different roles on the plate.

Is pancake a healthy snack?

It can be! Especially when made with real ingredients like milk, eggs, and cereal. These cereal pancakes include protein, fiber, and essential nutrients from Real California Milk and cereal. Skip the sugary toppings, use whole wheat flour if desired, and you’ve got a balanced snack or meal that won’t spike your blood sugar.

What are breakfast pancakes called?

In most of the U.S., they’re simply called pancakes. Some call them flapjacks or hotcakes depending on the region. But when you fold in cereal? They’re “cereal de pancakes”—a unique twist on a breakfast staple that combines comfort and creativity in every stack.

Cereal de Pancakes – 7-Min Breakfast Kids Love (Easy & Fun)

Name: Cereal de Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 pancakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp salt; 1 cup warm Real California Milk; 2 tbsp melted butter; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¾ cup cinnamon-sugar cereal, roughly crushed

Description

These cereal de pancakes are light, fluffy, and full of cinnamon cereal crunch. Perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or back-to-school fuel.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp granulated sugar

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp salt

1 cup warm Real California Milk

2 tbsp melted butter

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

¾ cup cinnamon-sugar cereal, roughly crushed

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Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

2. Warm milk and whisk in melted butter, egg, and vanilla.

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix gently. Batter should remain lumpy.

4. Fold in crushed cereal. Let batter rest for 5–10 minutes.

5. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.

6. Cook until bubbles form and edges are set. Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes.

7. Serve hot with toppings like berries, yogurt, or syrup.

Notes

Don’t overmix your batter. Lumps = fluffier pancakes.

Let the batter rest, but not more than 10 minutes.

Use crushed cereal for texture, not powder.

Freeze leftovers and reheat in a toaster.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American